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Humble family disputes police account after K-9 unit deployed in arrest
The loved ones of a 20-year-old man charged with assaulting a police officer are questioning why a K-9 was deployed during his arrest following a family dispute....
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Knife-wielding patient shot multiple times by security at Memorial City hospital, HPD says
A patient was shot multiple times after a struggle with security guards at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City emergency room on Saturday night, according to HPD....
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Man charged with murder of driver after allegedly shooting him in The Heights, HPD says
A 19-year-old was officially charged on Saturday after allegedly shooting at a driver in The Heights after an argument on Thursday, according to HPD.
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Labor Day gas prices: Houston drivers paying nearly $1 more per gallon than last year
Gas prices are taking a bite out of Labor Day travel this year, with drivers paying significantly more at the pump than they were a year ago. The national average is now about $4.12 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. In Houston, the average is lower, at about $3.68 a gallon. 12 way...
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Suspect charged in fatal shooting of man, woman at Houston apartment complex
Houston police arrested and charged a 53-year-old man in the fatal shooting of a man and woman at an apartment complex in Southwest Houston.
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Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting on Harris County Flock camera contract
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special commissioners court meeting to address privacy, oversight, and data access concerns surrounding the county’s use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. In a post on her Substack, Hidalgo said Harris County...
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Houstonians demand answers in ENOUGH, KPRC 2 News’ accountability series
A $795 garbage bill. A family who feels like a guinea pig for a company’s new fix. A community fighting to protect their neighborhood’s history. Houstonians have been telling KPRC 2 News the same thing in different ways: they’ve had enough. Starting Sept. 13, those voices are the...
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Person shot to death at Meadows Place home, police say
Police did not provide specific details, but confirmed that a person was shot to death in Meadows Place on Saturday afternoon.
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Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from debris 10 days after devastating floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people....
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Dead fish in Houston waterways? Wildlife officials say that's natural
If you've been seeing what seems like an unusual amount of dead fish in Houston-area waterways, Texas wildlife officials say the #1 suspect in this case is Mother Nature....
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Videos showing fish kills in Houston-area bayous are due to recent rainfall, TPWD confirms
Videos showing dead fish in bayous are due to stormwater influxes that cause algal blooms that kill fish, adding that this is common over the summer, TWPD said....
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Lea Salonga becomes first Filipina honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga became the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has spanned Broadway, music and film....
government
This Week in Texas: Harris County Judge Candidates, Voter 'Suspense' List
This Week in Texas, we speak with both candidates for Harris County Judge, Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez and Democratic nominee Letitia Plummer.
parks
New records reveal details of Deer Park PD officer's alleged Flock camera misuse and punishment
A month after ABC13 reported that a Deer Park PD officer was disciplined for allegedly misusing Flock camera systems, new documents reveal details regarding the officer's behavior....
safety
High-speed crash along East Freeway sends 3 people to hospital, HPD says
Three people are expected to survive after being hurt in a high-speed crash along the East Freeway, according to HPD.
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Incidents blocking lanes on Houston's I-10 East, I-69 Southwest
Separate incidents were blocking lanes Saturday on the I-10 feeder road in east Houston and I-69 near Downtown Houston.
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Mom speaks out after teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina
A grieving family want answers on how a 17-year-old boy contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba and died.
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Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Sunnyside; driver arrested
Police at the scene said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that was going north on Cullen.
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19 animals rescued from Cypress-area garage, including alligator, puppies, turtle, Houston SPCA says
Houston SPCA said its animal cruelty investigators discovered and rescued 19 animals confined inside a garage in "sweltering heat."
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Tenant charged with capital murder for killing 2 apartment complex employees in leasing office: Docs
Derrick Duane Jackson, 48, is charged with fatally shooting two apartment complex employees in a leasing office in West Houston, court documents say.
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Suspect seen running from deadly north Houston shooting
A witness reported hearing an argument between the victim and another person before shots were fired.
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AI researchers share how to tell if an image or video is real or not
Ocumpaugh said that there are a few things you can look for that AI systems haven't yet mastered, like natural-looking shadows or water.
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Suspect in custody for capital murders at west Houston apartment complex
A man and woman were found dead in the leasing office of the complex on Thursday.
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Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder after 2 found dead at west Houston apartment
A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder after a woman and a man were found shot to death inside an apartment complex management office in west Houston. PREVIOUS: Man, woman found shot to death inside west Houston apartment office Court records identify the suspect...
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Child found after going missing in Spring
Officials say a child was reported missing early Saturday near Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road.
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Man shot, killed near horse stables in north Harris County, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found that the man had been shot by an unknown suspect and pronounced him dead at the scene.
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After mistrial declared in murder case against Lindsay Clancy, here's what could happen next
The case's outcome could mean life in prison or confinement in a mental health facility. Both sides may adjust their strategies if a retrial occurs.
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US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles
The U.S. military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."...
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Driver leaves dead passenger behind in crash while fleeing from police in NE Houston, police say
Officers said they lost sight of the suspect during the chase and later found the car crashed with a passenger dead inside.
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Driver flees after Galena Park pursuit ends with young man found dead in car
Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after a pursuit ended with a young man found dead inside a car early Saturday morning. Galena Park police said an officer was conducting traffic enforcement around 3 a.m. in the 7700 block of Clinton Drive when a gray Infiniti ...
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Driver crashes into Houston police vehicle on SW Fwy near 610 West Loop, HPD says
The Houston Police Department said officers were responding to a crash on the Southwest Freeway when a driver crashed into the scene and hit an HPD vehicle....
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Houston Police: Pedestrian killed in crash on Cullen Boulevard, driver arrested for DWI
A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Cullen Boulevard and Bellfort Avenue, according to the Houston Police Department . The man was crossing Cullen outside a marked crosswalk and entered an active traffic lane around 9:46 p.m. A northbound veh...
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Man killed in shooting near horse stables in north Harris County
A man was fatally shot Friday night near a set of horse stables in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies responded to the area around 11:55 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting involving a person ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1625: Elisha Gray and Miracles
Episode: 1625 Telephone inventor Elisha Gray talks about miracles. Today, a telephone inventor talks about miracles.
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Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement
Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year....
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Houston Labor Day weekend weather forecast: Storm chances; hot, humid
Get ready for a hot and humid Labor Day weekend with a chance for storms.
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Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
The incident took place on American Airlines flight AA 618, which took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, according to the FBI and the airline....
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White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website on Thursday unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump's agenda....
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Tropical Storm Edouard renews concerns over long-standing road problems in Indian Springs
For 83-year-old Sally Gregory, the deteriorating roads around her Indian Springs home are more than an inconvenience. Earlier this year, she said they nearly prevented emergency crews from reaching her when she needed help most. In April, Gregory said she suffered a bleeding ulce...
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Judge denies bail for suspect in Northeast Houston officer-involved shooting
A judge has denied bail for a 45-year-old man facing seven felony charges following an August shootout with law enforcement in northeast Houston.
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How to report storm damage in Polk County after Tropical Storm Edouard
Polk County residents deal with Tropical Storm Edouard aftermath, state tool helps document damage Debris, downed limbs and standing water still cover parts of Polk County following Tropical Storm Edouard. For some residents, the cleanup is just beginning — and the road to recove...
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Are you experiencing career rust-out? Learn the signs to watch for and how to move forward
If you've been feeling bored, unmotivated or stuck in your position at work, you could be experiencing something called "rust-out."
safety
Family identifies great-grandma as 1 of 2 people killed inside W. Houston apartment leasing office
Twenty-four hours after two people were fatally shot inside an apartment leasing office, Houston police say they still have no arrests and no clear motive....
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Andrea Yates attorney speaks on public views on women's mental health amid Lindsay Clancy trial
"I've seen changes in the way the public views women's mental health through the years," Andrea Yates's attorney said amid the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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FBI discusses Houston ICE shooting in media roundtable
FBI officials said they were called to process the scene after the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
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Clancy mistrial echoes Houston case in which a mother drowned her five children
Following 38 hours of deadlocked deliberations over seven days, a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The legal impasse paused a week-long trial centered entirely on the psychiatric defense of postpartum psychosis. For Houstonians follow...
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When is Trump speaking at the 2026 Dallas GOP Midterm Convention?
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are heading to Dallas for a two-night GOP event.
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2 Helps You: Katy father and sons ‘Pay it forward’ with $50,000 to community
Russell Harms is a local business owner, but his work in the community goes far beyond pressure washing. Russell, along with his two sons, 19-year-old Carter and 17-year-old Cooper, has made giving back a family tradition. “Kindness is free and, in our world, it doesn’t cost us a...
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Richmond homeowners question Aqua Texas water bills after new homeowner gets $582 charge
Imagine moving into a new home and getting your first water bill — for $582. That’s what happened to Amy Doak, who has been living in Lakes of Mission Grove for about a month. “I had no idea that a water bill could be that high,” Doak said. Her first Aqua Texas bill totaled $582....
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New Documents Show Conflicting Accounts of Deadly Houston Shooting
New documents are raising more questions about the circumstances surrounding the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston in July. Specifically, about the pursuit leading up to the shooting. New federal court documents have conflicting details about how the chase ...
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Large wildfire near Brazoria is fully contained after burning 260 acres: Texas A&M Forest Service
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is fully contained after burning 260 acres since Friday.
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The Battle for Texas: GOP, Paxton and Talarico
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Former Cypress Christian School employee accused in sex crimes against underage boy in Georgia
ABC13 has learned that a one-time employee of Cypress Christian School is facing multiple charges in Georgia over allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage boy....
government
State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
The contentious process to rewrite social studies has stretched several years. Hundreds of people have testified at meetings that often extended overnight, well into the early morning....
safety
Food delivery drone crashes onto Highway 6 in NW Harris County
A food delivery drone operated by Zipline crashed Friday morning onto the southbound lanes of Highway 6 near Timber Creek Place Lane. No one got hurt and no property was damaged, according to the company. Law enforcement agencies told KPRC 2 News they did not receive any calls ab...
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Man found dead in Houston after allegedly shooting 3 in multi-city spree
A man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly shooting three people in three different cities across the Houston area on Friday, authorities say....
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Major crash involving truck shuts down eastbound SH-99 lane near Mossy Oaks
An eastbound lane of the Grand Parkway near Mossy Oaks is closed following a major crash involving two vehicles. Drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews respond to the scene. Additional details about possible injuries and the cause of the crash were not...
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Fake Dallas GOP convention website sends people to Epstein files
A website that claimed to be associated with the Republican Party’s midterm convention happening in Dallas next week was taken offline Friday.
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Houston WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday surrounded by gratitude and community
Napoleon Gilmore marked his 102nd birthday Friday, September 2, with a celebration at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston, surrounded by those honoring his remarkable life and military service. Gilmore served in the U.S. Army during World War II after ent...
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Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say....